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Platinum and indium-containing catalyst for reforming hydrocarbons

US4522935A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 1983
Grant dateJun 11, 1985
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G35/09
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new catalyst for converting hydrocarbons, especially for reforming hydrocarbons, is disclosed. Also disclosed is a hydrocarbon conversion process using the catalyst as well as a method for making the catalyst. The catalyst comprises a platinum group component, a tin component, an indium component and a halogen component with a porous support material, wherein the atomic ratio of indium to platinum group component is more than about 1.14. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the catalyst is utilized in the catalytic reforming of hydrocarbons boiling in the gasoline range to produce a high octane reformate suitable for gasoline blending or a high aromatics content reformate suitable for use as a petrochemical feedstock.

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